Upset Guesses (Sept 13)

[IdaGriz01]

Well, I wasn’t going to do a poll this week, but ... I changed my mind. There are some interesting matchups, and potential upsets after all, so here we go. Of course, a couple games in the poll have the potential of being blow-outs by the favorite, but that’s what makes it fun.

Some might figure -- given past performance -- that the Bryant-Maine game is a likely blow-out, and perhaps it is. However, Bryant did beat Stony Brook, which gave FBS UConn a scare. Somewhat similarly, Southeast Missouri State did stay within 6 points of FBS Kansas. Now, admittedly, neither UConn nor Kansas are good FBS team, but still ...

I know it does not seem terribly likely that Northern Iowa could beat Hawaii, in Hawaii. But Hawaii is so bad (1-13, last year and this), I thought it was worth including the possibility.

FWIW, the game between South Carolina State and Coastal Carolina is featured in Haley’s TSN column as a classic offense (Coastal) vs defense (SCS) matchup. However, Coastal has a long home win streak and essentially “owns” the MEAC ... so what’s the point?

As usual, team on the left is the under-dog. You can pick two upsets.

 

[AllWeatherFan]

I don't even think Northern Iowa over Hawaii is an upset.

 

[IdaGriz01]

I don't even think Northern Iowa over Hawaii is an upset.

:thumb:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

(Actually, the Warriors only lost by a point to FBS #25 Washington, so perhaps they have a chance.)

 

[grizindabox]

I don't even think Northern Iowa over Hawaii is an upset.

Hawaii actually played fairly well in both losses. Not sure UNI can go to the islands and win.

 

[AllWeatherFan]

I don't even think Northern Iowa over Hawaii is an upset.

Hawaii actually played fairly well in both losses. Not sure UNI can go to the islands and win.

I hope Hawaii wins by 50!

 

[GrizLA]

I don't even think Northern Iowa over Hawaii is an upset.

Hawaii actually played fairly well in both losses. Not sure UNI can go to the islands and win.

I hope Hawaii wins by 50!

I don't think they can. This is so bad a team that people in Honolulu are debating dropping football altogether. The Pac 12 would have a field day recruiting there if they did.

 

[Bertram]

(DII) Colorado State Pueblo over Sam Houston State is an interesting possibility of an upset this weekend

 

[AZDoc]

(DII) Colorado State Pueblo over Sam Houston State is an interesting possibility of an upset this weekend

This. Pueblo is #2 I think in D2. Sam Houston isn't quite the same as it was the last few years either I don't think. I'll keep track of this one.

 

[CV Griz Fan]

I don't even think Northern Iowa over Hawaii is an upset.

Hawaii actually played fairly well in both losses. Not sure UNI can go to the islands and win.

I hope Hawaii wins by 50!

Shaka Brah!

 

[IdaGriz01]

Glad I allowed two choices by each voter. Looks like everyone is picking No. Iowa, and then "someone else" for upsets.
:lol: :lol:

 

[IdaGriz01]

< Bump! >

Last chance to get your votes in before the games really start. With the Griz not playing until tonight, and the kitties not playing until this afternoon: What else is there to do? (Well, besides getting really zonked. )

 

[DoubleNicks]

Hmm tough. A lot of games that could go either way or I just don't know a lot about. I went with Lehigh and Bryant mostly just because I want the CAA to get some early losses :thumb:

The trip to Hawaii always seems to be too big of a distraction or too draining for most FCS teams. I've picked Hawaii to get upset too many times in the past and they've disappointed me each time. :evil:

Oh, and thanks for doing these each week IdaGriz01. :clap:

 

[IdaGriz01]

Hmm tough. A lot of games that could go either way or I just don't know a lot about. I went with Lehigh and Bryant mostly just because I want the CAA to get some early losses :thumb:

The trip to Hawaii always seems to be too big of a distraction or too draining for most FCS teams. I've picked Hawaii to get upset too many times in the past and they've disappointed me each time. :evil:

Oh, and thanks for doing these each week IdaGriz01. :clap:

Early losses for the CAA -- as good a reason as any for choices.

I agree that the whole Hawaii trip thing always seems to be a big distraction. That was why I was surprised that so many people seem to be picking it as their "first" choice and then scattering their second votes around.

And ... your welcome. The poll adds a little interest, especially (not this week) when we start seeing more ranked teams facing off.

 

[IdaGriz01]

Upset Alert!

Illinois State just scored to go up 14-3 over Eastern with about 8 min left in the first half.

Bryant is losing to Maine, but not too badly, 10-6.

Rhode Island is already down 14-zip halfway through Q2.

 

[IdaGriz01]

Well, the three of you who picked Bryant to upset #23 Maine are looking pretty damn good right now. Who woulda thunk it?

 

[Bertram]

(DII) Colorado State Pueblo over Sam Houston State is an interesting possibility of an upset this weekend

Colorado State Pueblo 24 BearKittens 0 nearing halftime
http://www.gobearkats.com/liveStats/v2/football/index.dbml?GAME_STAT_ID=1650967&db_oem_id=19900 <- Live game tracker

 

[IdaGriz01]

(DII) Colorado State Pueblo over Sam Houston State is an interesting possibility of an upset this weekend

Colorado State Pueblo 24 BearKittens 0 nearing halftime
http://www.gobearkats.com/liveStats/v2/football/index.dbml?GAME_STAT_ID=1650967&db_oem_id=19900 <- Live game tracker

:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

 

[IdaGriz01]

Of the four games that turned out to be upsets (not counting FBS matchups), I at least included two among my choices ... with one more possibility just starting.

Ummm ... tied 7-7 with about 6 min left in Q1.